ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Get to know the date, venue, schedule, and more

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: It is anticipated that a final decision about the ICC Champions Trophy would be rendered today. The parties were unable to come to a compromise when the ICC members convened on Friday to make a final decision over the Champions Trophy. There is a lot of animosity between India and Pakistan because the BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan, where the main event is set. The Pakistan Cricket Board is adamant about holding the entire event in Pakistan, but the BCCI wants a mixed format. According to sources, the PCB rejected the hybrid concept that the ICC had suggested. The ICC has now granted PCB one day to discuss the hybrid model with the government. The Champions Trophy may be relocated outside of Pakistan if permission is not granted.

When is the ICC Champions Trophy happening?

Featuring the top eight rated One Day International (ODI) nations, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be the ninth iteration of this esteemed cricket competition. From February 19 to March 9, 2025, Pakistan will host this significant competition. Since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, this will be the first significant international cricket competition hosted exclusively by Pakistan.

Tentative Schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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From February 19 to March 9, 2025, Pakistan will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The dates of the matches are not yet set; hence, the schedule is still provisional. Here is the full schedule of matches, nevertheless, based on a provisional schedule that was leaked:

Key Highlight From ICC Champions Trophy Final Verdict

1. BCCI has released a statement. When the nation's Champions Trophy participation was brought up at a regular briefing, an MEA spokeswoman stated, "They have stated that there are security concerns there, and therefore, it is unlikely that the team will be going there."
2. On December 1, 2024, Jay Shah will take over as the ICC Chairperson.
3. A decision regarding the schedule announcement is anticipated today, following the postponement of the meeting to November 30.
4. According to a recent source, when the conference was adjourned on November 29, no date for the next session was specified. The meeting may take longer than anticipated to reconvene, maybe lasting into the following week. Additionally, Jay will take over as ICC chair tomorrow, December 1, 2024.
5. Rajiv Shukla stated that the BCCI will take the Indian government's stance on the Champions Trophy when discussing the entire debate surrounding it. Talks with the Pakistan Board are still going on, and the ICC is working. Shukla stated, "Our stance is very clear that we will do whatever the government tells us."
6. The Champions Trophy schedule was supposed to be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on November 11, 2024. However, it has been postponed because of the ongoing dispute between the BCCI and the PCB. Both the ICC and the Champions Trophy's stakeholders have suffered financial losses.
7. According to a number of other sources, the ICC may think about relocating the tournament outside of Pakistan if the PCB rejects the "Hybrid Model."
8. Rashid Latif, a former batsman and wicketkeeper for Pakistan, stated on Twitter that the meeting between the BCCI and PCB may not take place today since they both need more time to consider the Champions Trophy.
9. There is no set schedule for the Champions Trophy decision, although it is anticipated to be made today.

Features Of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will have numerous distinct features that distinguish it apart from previous editions:

Host Nation: Pakistan will host the first major ICC event since 2009, highlighting the country's improved security and cricket facilities.

The debut of Afghanistan: Afghanistan's debut in the ICC Champions Trophy highlights the expansion of cricket in non-traditional nations.

Hybrid format Consideration: Due to probable security concerns surrounding India's participation, there are discussions on a hybrid format in which some matches would be hosted in neutral venues such as the UAE. This method seeks to safeguard the safety of all teams while retaining tournament integrity.

Key Matches: The anticipated battle between India and Pakistan on March 1, 2025, is expected to gather a large audience and interest.

Former Champions' Absence: Notably, Sri Lanka, a three-time champion, will not compete in this edition, indicating a dramatic shift in the competitive landscape.

High-Tech Venues: Matches will be played at recently rebuilt stadiums, including a cutting-edge venue in Islamabad, to improve the fan experience.

Group Stage Format: The event will have eight teams separated into two groups of four, with each team playing round-robin games. The top two teams in each group will progress to the semifinals.

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